Latin America Documents | 4 January 2017 Brazil's PMI Lost Momentum in Q4, but Should Stabilize SoonBrazil's manufacturing PMI edged down to a six-month low of 45.2 in December, from 46.2 in November. This marks a disappointing end to Q4, following a steady upward trend during the first half of the year, as shown in our first chart. December's new work index fell to 45.2 from 47.7 in November, driving a slowdown in production, purchases of materials, and employment. The new export orders index also deteriorated sharply in December, falling close to its lowest level since mid-2009.

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4 January 2017 Brazil's PMI Lost Momentum in Q4, but Should Stabilize Soon

Brazil's manufacturingPMI edged down to a six-month low of 45.2 in December, from 46.2 in November. This marks a disappointing end to Q4, following a steady upward trend during the first half of the year, as shown in our first chart. December's new work index fell to 45.2 from 47.7 in November, driving a slowdown in production, purchases of materials, and employment. The new export orders index also deteriorated sharply in December, falling close to its lowest level since mid-2009.

Posted: 3rd Jan 2017 in 'Latin America Documents'

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